And that’s a wrap for … February

My goodness, for a short month February seems to have lasted an eternity!

I considered not doing this wrap-up. Hence why it’s late. Again. Everything just seems so trivial at the moment, with what’s happening in Ukraine. But, like me, maybe you too are increasingly turning to books to escape reality. Even if it’s just for a short time. And maybe you’ll find some ideas in my wrap-up to keep your TBR nicely stocked.

There isn’t much to say in the monthly Millie update. Honestly, most days I remain mostly frustrated. Sometimes I think I’m not the right person for her as I tend to lose my patience rather quickly. I’m not a very patient person at the best of times. It’s a running joke in my family that when the-powers-that-be handed out that particular skill, I was most definitely last in line. And I’m at that age where certain things are in even less supply than they used to be. 😳

We do make progress with some things. For instance yesterday, after almost a year, she took a little snack from a friend’s hand. That’s quite a big deal, I know. And I should hang on to those moments, knowing that we are somehow making a difference. But then we go for a walk with her and it is no fun whatsoever. Not for her, not for us. And that’s even before we set a foot out the door because actually putting the lead on her is an ordeal all on its own. There’s shaking (her), teeth chattering (also her), pulling and pulling some more and harder (definitely her) and I’m just trying to stay on my two feet and not fall face first onto the road. She refuses to engage with other dogs who come up to her, tail all wagging and excited. She doesn’t care and she’s just constantly looking around, trying to find the shortest way home. And no matter how long, or short, we are out there, she will not *do* anything. She does that when we get back home and she goes straight for the garden 🤦🏼‍♀️.

I wish I could get inside her head. I wish she could tell me why she’s so afraid of everything and everyone. I wish there was some way to make her see/feel/know that she’s safe with us, that we won’t let anything happen to her whether at home or anywhere else, that there are so many thing she’s missing out on.

She’s still cute, though. Loves chilling on her pillow in the sunshine and recently, spying on the neighbours 🤷🏼‍♀️😄

Right, on to the books!

| WHAT I READ IN FEBRUARY |

That’s not too bad. Especially considering where I was at a few months ago. A mixed batch, for sure. Some misses, some hits.

| BOOK OF THE MONTH |

If you saw my review, I don’t think this comes as much of a surprise. ‘Reputation’ was a very close second, though.

| WHAT I BOUGHT IN FEBRUARY |

My objective to buy less books this year is not exactly going to plan but it could also be way, way worse. I mean, honestly, 7 is pretty decent. Right? Anyone? *crickets*

| RECEIVED FOR REVIEW |

Courtesy of Netgalley and Orenda Books.

| WHAT I’VE BEEN WATCHING |

Never read any of the Reacher books but a friend and fellow book blogger convinced me to watch because of the brilliant plot 😏. Really enjoyed it too and I’m glad to hear there will be a second season.

Also finally started Succession. I’ve heard many good things about it. I’ve only watched one episode so far, though, and that was really slow.

| ON THE BLOG IN FEBRUARY |

Review : The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill by C.R. Robertson
Review : The Couple at the Table by Sophie Hannah
Review : One Step Too Far by Lisa Gardner
Review : The Hunting Ground by Will Shindler
Review : Unmissing by Minka Kent
Review : The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews
Review : The Stolen Ones by Angela Marsons
Review : One For Sorrow by Helen Fields

It’s not a lot but it’s still progress compared to last year. Maybe the mojo has returneth. And maybe I just jinxed myself. 🙊

| ON THE BLOG IN MARCH |

I honestly don’t know because the ARC’s I had for March all published this past week and bar one, which I received on publication day, I was actually up to date with reviews so they’ve all been posted already. Who even am I?!

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That’s a wrap for February! May March bring peace. Stay safe! xx